Only 8 days into the 2014-15 school year, the Gallant family welcomed Ramona Ruby. Mr. Barton took the reins early on and has accepted a position as a 6th grade teacher in Auburn. I know students were in great hands under his leadership!

Now, after two weeks back in classroom C8, I'm starting to learn about my students and continue with what I love most about teaching - helping each student find his or her unique voice.

One fun way I learned about students as authors and as people was through the Six Word Memoir unit. Check out our classes' Six Word Memoir video: